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Customer Service Marketing Management

Marketing Trifecta

I worked with a group of business owners on the topic of client/customer feedback mechanisms.  Together, we articulated an approach with three levels of payback.

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Branding Product Development

OXO Gets a Grip on New Markets

OXO, the maker of popular kitchen tools is extending its brand to office supplies, medical devices and children’s products.

Unique Selling Proposition

Each company should be able to articulate its unique selling proposition (USP).  In the case of OXO, the USP is the cool design, comfort and ease of use of their products.  Historically, OXO defined its field of play to be kitchen and household products.

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Product Development

Pricing’s Role in Product Development

Good products and services can and should succeed in the marketplace.  However, mispricing a product or service can kill that quality offering.

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Customer Service Marketing Management Strategy

In Bad Economic Times, Should You Fire Clients?

It seems to go against the grain to fire clients when the economy is not doing well.

Seven thoughts on reviewing your client base for potential clients to fire.

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Customer Service Product Management

Customer Service: Delight or Dilemma?

Recently, I was taking the commuter train called PATCO (click for a short video) into Philadelphia from Southern New Jersey.  I was perplexed by the dichotomy of my ticket purchase experience.

Does Past Performance Dictate Future Experience?